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RBJ 712M

1973 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,219 mi
Last recorded57,219 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBJ 712M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,219 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,190 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,945 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,910 miles

offside front suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,621 miles

No external mirrors fitted.not required before 1978 registration.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,619 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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RBJ 712M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBJ 712M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBJ 712M registered?

RBJ 712M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is RBJ 712M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBJ 712M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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